Record resignations, weak recruitment, and declining interest in military careers are raising alarms across Greece’s armed forces, with the navy particularly affected despite major modernization efforts.

The arrival of the first Belharra-class frigate “Kimon” strengthens Greece’s naval defense, marking a historic moment alongside the iconic Averof and trireme Olympias

The Hellenic Navy is set to formally receive its first Belharra-class frigate with a ceremonial arrival near Athens, marking a symbolic milestone for Greece’s naval modernization.

The draft legislation envisions a series of changes and reforms for the armed forces' structure, including significant changes in the conscription regime

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias says targeted changes will address concerns from non-commissioned officers while keeping the core overhaul intact as the bill heads to a decisive vote in Parliament

Nikos Dendias emphasizes the armed forces’ role in national security, outlines the “Agenda 2030” modernization plan, and details extensive support measures for military personnel and their families

During his tour of the 316th technical unit, Dendias was greeted with traditional Christmas carols, while he had the opportunity to tour the facility’s premises, talk and exchange greetings with servicemen and women

New legislation limits deferments for university, graduate, and doctoral students, sparking protests over potential impacts on medical training, research careers, and Greece’s academic and scientific workforce, raising concerns of increased brain drain

A 19-year-old soldier was killed and another severely injured during a weapons handling exercise at a military firing range in Rhodes, prompting an immediate investigation by Greek authorities

Nikos Dendias announces seven-pillar welfare plan for Armed Forces personnel, including pay rises, free housing, improved healthcare and enhanced support for families, retirees and people with disabilities

Defense Minister Dendias emphasized that "our Armed Forces have written glorious chapters in Greek history.”

Athens will impose extensive traffic restrictions on Friday as part of Armed Forces Day celebrations, with key streets closed to vehicles and parking bans in effect throughout the day.

The Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI), built by France's Naval Group, will be named Themistocles

Meanwhile, a major naval exercise was concluded over recent days in Greek waters, south and southeast of Crete and in the eastern Aegean, comprised of Hellenic Navy and Israeli Navy assets

The exercise, dubbed 'Auspicious Omen 25', was observed by DM Nikos Dendias and the Hellenic Army's general staff

During this year’s exercises, personnel and equipment were deployed by the armed forces of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Switzerland, the United States and host country Greece

The Ministry of National Defense announces a plan to provide 17,000 fully equipped homes for military personnel and families across Greece, prioritizing remote regions and islands, with phased construction and upgrades extending through 2040

Currently, 17% of armed forces personnel in Greece are women, although serving as NCOs and officers, a figure that hovers at the global average among militaries around the world

The new bioclimatic façade was financed by a donation from Metlen Energy & Metals and its CEO and chairman, Evangelos Mytilineos

Unmanned systems dominated the spotlight during Tuesday's military parade in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Greece's entry into WWII (OXI Day)